Normality in Psychology
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What is the main characteristic of abnormal behavior in cultural context?

  • It is a product of supernatural forces.
  • It is a normal behavior in a different cultural context.
  • It is a behavior that is rewarded in a cultural context.
  • It is associated with present distress and impairment in functioning. (correct)

    • Which model of abnormal behavior attributes abnormal behavior to remote or supernatural forces?

  • Psychological Model
  • Medical Model
  • Biogenic Model
  • Spiritistic Model (correct)

    • Who is considered the Father of Modern Psychiatry?

  • Sprenger
  • Philippe Pinel (correct)
  • Kramer
  • Freud

    • What is the primary focus of the Medical Model of abnormal behavior?

    <p>Biogenic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which century did institutionalization of mentally disturbed individuals in asylums begin?

    <p>17th Century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of normal behavior?

    <p>Conforming to social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a criterion for abnormality?

    <p>Deviance from social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment approach of the Spiritistic Model?

    <p>Exorcism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of dangerous behavior?

    <p>Threatening to harm oneself due to civilian life pressures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is psychological dysfunction?

    <p>A breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a criterion for abnormality?

    <p>Conformity to social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a situation where behavior is considered abnormal?

    <p>A person threatens to harm themselves due to civilian life pressures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of normal behavior?

    <p>Being able to adjust to the social environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of abnormal behavior?

    <p>Violating social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of psychology focuses on the systematic investigation of abnormal behavior?

    <p>Psychopathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the branch of psychology that studies abnormal ways of helping people who are affected by psychological disorders?

    <p>Abnormal Psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who suggested that psychological disorders have both biological and psychological causes?

    <p>Hippocrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of mental illnesses?

    <p>Psychiatry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the four bodily fluids or humors that Galen suggested were related to normal and abnormal behaviors?

    <p>Humors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a person who is generally optimistic, cheerful, even-tempered, confident, rational, popular, and fun-loving?

    <p>Sanguine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a person who is a doer and a leader, and has a lot of ambition, energy, and drive?

    <p>Choleric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a branch of psychology?

    <p>Psychiatry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Normality (Normal Behavior)

    • Characterized by the common pattern of behavior found among the general majority
    • Satisfactory work capacity, conformity, and ability to adjust to the social environment
    • Ability to establish, satisfy, and accept relationships with other people
    • Appropriate emotional reactions to different situations and managing emotions
    • Emotional experiences do not affect the individual's personality adjustment, despite experiencing occasional frustrations and conflicts
    • Represents the optimal development and functioning of individuals consistent with the long-term well-being and progress of the group

    Abnormality (Abnormal Behavior)

    • Simple exaggeration or perverted development of normal psychological behavior
    • Unusual or maladapted behavior that does not fit into common forms of behavior
    • Maladjustment to one's society and culture, deviating unfavorably and pathologically

    Criteria for Abnormality

    • Deviance: nonconformity, unusual or atypical behavior not culturally expected
    • Dangerousness: behavior harmful to self and others, considering social context
    • Psychological Dysfunction: breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning associated with present distress and impairment in functioning

    Models Explaining Abnormal Behavior

    Traditional Models

    • Spiritistic Model: abnormal behavior is a product of remote or supernatural forces
    • Malleus Maleficarum (The Witches' Hammer): presents a comprehensive theory of behavior, diagnosis, trial, and punishment of witches
    • Treatment: Exorcism
    • Philippe Pinel: instrumental in developing a more humane psychological approach to care of psychiatric patients

    Medical Model

    • Abnormal behavior is biogenic, resulting from some malfunctioning within the body
    • Therapy: biomedical therapy, including psychopharmacology, electro-convulsive therapy, and psychosurgery

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